HHS Targets Head Start Elimination Despite Congressional Funding for 800,000 Children

The Department of Health and Human Services moved to eliminate the Head Start program in its proposed budget, despite Congress having appropriated funding for the program serving approximately 800,000 low-income children. The administration's Office of Management and Budget signaled intent to impound or redirect the congressionally approved funds, triggering an immediate legal and legislative battle over the Impoundment Control Act.